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Bragg S, wagonmaker.
Butler Miss Ella, Milliner. Collins C, hotel.
Croop E W, Wagon Maker.
Gardner & Campbell, flour mill.
Godfrey George, blacksmith.
Hartwell J B, General Store.
Higby I. E, physician.
Horton C, wagonmaker.
Hudson E H, rake mnfr.
McAllister Rev J J (Methodist).
McAllister O P, boot and shoemaker.
McIntosh Wallace, blacksmith.
McSansoncy, harnessmaker.
Murray Rev O E (Congregational).
Nelles George W. exp and railroad agt. Nixon & Waldo, drugs and books.
Palmer E C, Physician.
Potter G N & J W, blacksmiths, lumber and general store.
POTTERSVILLE.
In Sanilac county, 6 miles west of Ama- dore.
POWERS.
A village in Spalding township, Menomi- nee county, about a mile from Spalding (Menominee Junction), its shipping point. 43 north of Menominee court house, and 23 west of Escanaba. It has Catholic and Methodist churches and a public school. Population about 100. Shipments, iron and lumber. Mail, daily. A. A. Archi- bald, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Aiken John, hotel propr.
Archibald A A, General Store.
Champion Thomas, hotel propr.
Connors L. barber.
Fortier H & Co, drugs and general store. Freshett J B, express agt.
Hertz Peter, Physician.
Hoyt F A. section foreman.
Hubbard Joseph, liquors.
Kern J H. books and real estate agt.
Meisner G, meat market.
Pollock D W, Contractor.
PRAHA.
A discontinued postoffice in Antrim county, 3 miles northeast of Jordan.
PRAIRIEVILLE.
A village of 200 inhabitants, settled in 1838, in Prairieville township. Barry county, 18 miles southwest of Hastings the county seat, and 20 northeast of Kala- mazoo, with which it is connected by tri- weekly stage line; fare, $1. A Methodist church, district school. steam saw and planing mill are here. Bank at Piain well. Farm products, plow beams and lumber are shipped. Mail. tri-weekly. W. L. Brown, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Armstrong A J, sewing machines.
Avery Hiram, town marshal.
Barlett & Crump, farm impt mufrs.
Bramble W E, shoemaker and constable.
Brandstetter J F & Son, live stock.
Brong Wm, general store.
Brong Mrs Wm, milliner.
Brown W L, justice of peace.
Brown & Goss, General Store.
Cairns J E. auctioneer and printer.
Doyle Moses, stage driver.
Galettly George, wagonmaker.
Hiram A. marshal.
Lawrence Rev E O (Methodist Episcopal).
McAllister Giles, dentist.
McLeay Donald, physician.
Moon John. shoemaker.
Mosier C H. shoemaker.
Mullen & Smith, blacksmiths.
Norman J, harnessmaker.
Packard Edward, blacksmith.
Richards George, Mnfr Churus and Washing Machines.
Ruggles C HI. constable.
Shedd L. A, hotel propr.
Smith Stephen, meat market.
Smith H & S. meats and live stock.
Sockett J W. physician.
Willis Mrs W H, milliner.
Wilson D T, barber.
Woodward & Phelps, meat market.
PRATTVILLE.
Claiming 250 inhabitants, is located in Wright township. Hillsdale county, 22 miles southeast of Hillsdale, the county seat, and a routh of Hudson station, on the L. S. & M S Rv. its railroad point with which it is connected by tri-weekly mail stage; fare, 35 cents. A Congregational church, a district school and a steam sur
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Monthly Payments! FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, at Cash Prices. Call or write for details. Mills & Barker, 176 and 178 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
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mill are here. Shipments, farm produce and lumber. Nearest bank at Hudson. Henry M. Pratt, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Benjamin John, carpenter.
Chevers Win, Physician.
Fogelsang James, blacksmith. Farnham J P, justice and wagonmaker. Kelz Oren, Saw-Mill.
Kipp N R, farm impts. Leidemore E, cider mill.
Pratt Bros, Saw, Planing and Grist Mill, also General Store.
Vaness A W, blacksmith.
PRENTICE.
In Monroe county, 3 miles north of Graf- ton.
PRENTIS BAY.
Lies on the north shore of lake Huron, in Holmes township, Mackinac county, 18 miles by water northeast of Mackinac court house, 36 from Cheboygan, and 350 by water from Detroit. Settled, 1872. Population, 90. Exports, lumber, shin- gles, cedar and ties. . Mail, weekly. E. J. Swart, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
/ Swart E J, General Store, Lumber and Shingles.
PRINT.
A country postoffice in the southeast cor- ner of Benzie county, 18 miles from Ben- zonia, the county seat, and 28 from Trav- erse City, its railroad point. Mail by spe- cial supply. John Griner, postmaster.
PRISON SIDE TRACK. Near Jackson, Jackson county.
PRITCHARDVILLE.
Established as a postoffice in the fall of 1879, is located in Baltimore township, Barry county, 7 miles south of Hastings, the county seat, and 20 north of Battle Creek, to each of which places a stage runs tri-weekly. Water power is furnished by Cedar creek, and flour, lumber and cast- ings are manufactured. Bank, First Na- tional, Hastings. Mail, tri-weekly. George Risbridger, postmaster. George Prichard, deputy.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Gleason C, boot and shoemaker. Luisbaugh G, miller.
Nichols A W, boot and shoemaker.
Prichard & Bro, Foundry and Ma- chine Shop. Prichard C & G, grist mill.
PROSPECT LAKE.
A rural postoffice in Lawrence township. Van Buren county, 8 miles southwest of Paw Paw, the county seat, and ? north- West of Decatur, its shipping point on the M. C. R. R., with which it communicates by stage semi-weekly. Dennis Cooper, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Christie Charles, farmer and live stock. Cooper Dennis, Farmer. Donaldson H. justice of peace. Jacobs Charles, constable.
PROVEMONT.
A village of 200 or more population in a locality settled in 1850, in Leland township, Leelenaw county, 19 miles south of North- port, the county seat. Traverse City, the nearest railroad point, 20 miles south, is reached by stage via Sutton's Bay 6 times a week, fare $1.25 to the former and 50 cents to the latter place. Wood, bark. posts and farm products are shipped. Land in the township from 85 to $12 an acre. Mail, tri-weekly. Win. Horton, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Courturier Noel, General Store.
Moore V R, charcoal burner. Schaub Jacob, blacksmith. Schaub Simon, blacksmith.
PRUDENVILLE.
Roscommon county. (See Edna. )
PULASKI.
Or Pulaski Center, is a place of some 50 inhabitants on the Kalamazoo river, in the southwestern part of Jackson county, Pu- laski township. 5 miles south of Concord, its shipping point, via the M. C. R. R .. Air Line division. In the neighborhood are Methodist and Universalist societies. and a district school. Fruit, live stock and game are shipped. Distance to Jack. son, 19 miles; to Detroit, 95. Mail by stage from Concord tri-weekly. Thomas Lambert, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,
Ackley U J. treasurer. Bellamy & Petchel, ditchers. Center John, wagonmaker and carpenter.
Large numbers of our business men in Michigan insure in the
Washington Life of New York
Roe Stephens,
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Clark J W. live stock breeder. D.Forest Warren, constable.
Farnam L N, Cigars and Confection- ery, and Notary Public. Gaffe Thomas, supervisor. Holland Sherwood, constable. Lambert Thomas, Blacksmith. Lambert & Wheeler, proprs Town Hall. Lown H, General Store.
MeClintock Newton, farmer. Mason H L, town clerk. Mills Harrison T, painter.
Nowlin Lorenzo, poultry breeder cooper.
and
Wyllis I A, justice of the peace.
PULLEN'S CORNERS. Wayne county. (See Romulus.)
QUIMBY.
A station on the G. R. Div. M. C. R. R., in Hastings township, Barry county, 4 miles southeast of Hastings, the county seat, and 58 northwest of Jackson. Post- office discontinued.
QUINCY.
A thriving incorporated village of 1,250 population, settled in 1836, incorporated in 1859, and re chartered in 1871, located in the township of Quincy. Branch county, 6 miles east of Coldwater, 37 southwest of Jackson, 123 west of Detroit and 161 east of Chicago. Quincy contains 6 churches, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian, Adventist and Episcopal. a graded school with 6 teachers, a ladies' library associa- tion, an opera house, a fire department, a weekly newspaper, the Herald, 2 hotels smul several good brick blocks. Stage to South Butler Wednesday and Saturday, fare 75 cents. Express, United States. Telegraph, Western Union and American. Postmaster, Cornelius V. R. Pond.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Alger Riley J. wagonmaker. Allen Daniel A, principal of school.
Badgley John J, Propr Commercial Hotel. (See adr.) Bartlett Crowell, flour mill.
Beadle Jeremiah, tailor.
Becker Jeremiah, blacksmith, 3 miles s.
Bennett Charles W. books, groceries, etc. Berry Ezra. Lawyer and Justice. Berry Mrs Mabel A, milliner.
Berry Rogers W, lawyer and justice. Bigelow Elijah K, blacksmith. Blackmau Edson, physician.
Blackwell Mrs Sarah, milliner.
Blake Samuel L, pump dealer and roofer. Brown Milan M, groceries, books, etc. Campbell Milo D, law and insurance. Campbell Willis D, dentist.
Carris Miss Jane E, dressmaker. .
Church, Torbron & Barnes (Edward B Church, Joel Barnes, Andrew Torbron). live stock.
Clark Rev Robert I) (Baptist).
Clark & Rustine (Thomas Clark, Franklin Rustine). proprs Quincy House
Commercial Hotel, J J Badgley Propr. (de mult.)
Cook Rev H J (Episcopal). Coon Abel, cider innfr.
Corner Nelson, hotel propr, Pleasant Ridge, 3 miles s w.
Culver Allen C, PubIr Quincy Times. Culver Paul J, cooper.
Balley Alfred E, Canned Goods and Meat Market.
Dean George W, Harness. Carriage and Wagon Mnfr. (See adt, p 961.) De Lamater Abram, pictures and frames. Donovan James, real estate.
Dumphy George W, vet surgeon, 5 miles southeast.
Edmunds Melvin T, blacksmith. 3} iniles w Eldridge Daniel B, freight agt L S & M S Rv.
Ellsworth Win, vet surgeon, 1} miles w.
Farmers and Merchants Bank, C R Hannan Propr.
Fillmore Glenn G, Livery and Sale Stable.
Finn & King (Edwin Finn, Levi B King), Saw and Planing Mills.
Fitch Rev A M (Methodist Episcopal). Foulkes Rev Wm A ( Presbyterian).
Goodnow WE & Co (Wm E Goodnow. Sarah A Gould) general store.
Hain James, painter.
Hannan Charles R, propr Farmers and Merchants Bank, insurance and real es- tate.
Hard Wm HI, agt and tel opr L S & M'S Ry. Hawley Martin, saw-mill.
He's Win J. Spring Bed Mufr. also Contractor and Builder.
( Se ade, page 961.)
Hunt Horace H, barber.
Jones Hon John H, State Railroad Comr. Joseph W'm, farm impts.
King Hawkins , physician.
Kinvon Elmer H, marble works.
Knight George B. Grover Produce and Commission, also Agt U'S Exp Co. Knowles Murray, civil engineer.
Knowles Samuel J. saw . mill. 4 miles n w.
Extra Brewed Lager Beer
For Bottling, by JACOB MANN, 313 Rivard Street, corner Maple. Accessible by Telephone Exchange.
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The Berkshire Life Ins. Co.
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Knowlton Charles H, hardware.
Larzelere Daniel, grain.
Leland Somers S, farin impts.
Lennon Thomas, carriage innfr. Lennon Wm, boots and shoes.
Lindsay Theodore, blacksmith.
Livingston 5 && Co (John Livingston, George E Strong, Luke Hubbard), Chair Mnfrs.
Loveland Stephen II, general store.
Lownsbery fi & Co (Horace and Ezra G Lownsbery, Joshua MI Quereau). Staves, Heading, Lumber and Barrel Mnfrs.
Lytle Almon L, Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
McDonald Frank, cooper. 5 miles n e.
MeGurk & Trim (Thomas MeGurk, Miles "Trim), meat market.
Mellny Chisholm, Furniture and Un- dertaker.
Macarey Harlow E, dentist.
Macklem James, dep sheriff and dep U S marshal.
Marsh Francis E, physician.
Marsh Willis C, photographer.
Mason John W, harness, sewing machines, etc.
Myers David C, Carriage Maker.
Newton Charles N. carpenter.
Nichols Charles T, plasterer.
Nichols Jay D, grocer.
Perring Albert S, harnessmaker.
Pond Cornelius V R, Postmaster, also Editor and Publr Quincy Herald. (Sec ada opp. )
Priddy David, live stock.
Quincy Channel Co (capital $25,000), James Donovan pres, R W Berry sec and treas. Quincy Herald, C V R Pond Publr. (See ade opp.)
Quincy Times (Weekly), A C Culver Publr.
Ransom & Berry (Frank L Ransom, Lewis F Berry), livery stable.
Rathbun'T R & Co (Thomas R Rathbun, Nellie Bennett), grocers.
Reading Jerome D. blacksmith
Redding Charles E. physician.
Salisbury Joseph B. planing mill. Sands Miss Esther, milliner.
. Sawyer Daniel W. jeweler. Scholey Henry J. grain.
Shelden Barber N, drugs and groceries.
Sillock & Wilbur (H Larry Sillock, Hart Wilbur), livery.
Skinner Charles D. auctioncer and pumps. Smith Charles E. physician. Smith Dudley, painter.
Stevens Linus A. Saw Mill, 3 milesse.
Stranbe Mrs Julia A, dressmaker. Sutton Jesse B, general store and bank
Thompson Charles L, Grocer.
Tompkins Guy, tailor.
Towsley Hiram S, pump dealer.
Turner Frank. carpenter.
Turner Mrs Frank, milliner.
Turner Miss Kate, opr Am U Tel Co.
Vaughn Lewis B, watchmaker.
Walker Montraville. shoemaker.
Weaver Daniel, cider mill.
Weeks Mrs Cora L, Fancy Goods West Edward C, stonemason, 7 miles se. Wickard Harry, painter.
Wilbur Ransom W. saw-mill, 1+ miles c.
Wilbur & Harrington (Warren J Wilbur. George L Harrington), general store.
Wilcox Charles N, boots and shoes.
Wilcox Cyrus, shoes and sewing machine Williams James A, physician, 4 mile- >
Williamson & Berry (Oscar S WH
liamson. Joseph H Berry Jr). Hardwar and Farm Impts.
Wood Edwin M, news and confectionery Wood Marcus D, harnessmaker.
Wood & Esterbrook (Marcus D) Wood. John A Esterbrook). Meats.
Woods David H. physician.
Woodworth & Field (George W Wood worth. Fenner P Field), clothing, etc. Wright Bros (Zina R and Lawrence C') stonemasons.
Young A D & Son (Asa D and David W) bakers and grocers.
Young Henry D, furniture and undertaker
QUINN.
Formerly a postoffice in Clinton towo- ship, Macomb county, 3 miles south of It. Clemens.
QUINNESEC.
A village of 1,000 population. is situated in the northwestern part of Menominee county, and is the western terminus of the Menominee River R. R., 24 miles west of Spalding Junction, and 4; west of Esca naba. Florence, Wis., 20 miles west, is to be the terminus of the road. It is now reached by stage. Quinnesec is a mining village, and iron ore only is shipped. It contains a foundry and machine shop Mail, daily. Joseph Schaller, postmaster BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anderson Hans, shoemaker.
Armstrong Wm, mining supplies.
Ault & Bender (John H Anti, Philip Ben der), barbers.
Harness Leather and Collars, P. HAYDEN, DETROIT, Saddlery Hardware, Etc.
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QUINCY HERALD - THE
QUINCY, MICHIGAN.
An Eight-column Folio published Weekly
REPUBLICAN In Sentiment.
Best Advertising Medium in Eastern Branch County
C. V. R. POND, Editor and Publisher.
G. W. DEAN, Manufacturer of
Carriages, Buggies Platform Spring Wagons,
Lumber Wagons, Sleighs. Repairing done to order.
Send for Cuts and Price List. Quincy, Mich.
MANUFACTURER OF THE
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Acknowledged the best bed made. First Premiums Received wherever exhibited.
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Bank of Quinnesec, Bebau & Cronkhite proprs.
Barclay David, Livery.
Bebau Henry G, General Store.
Black James J, meat market.
Bond Daniel M, physician.
Bond Dr Frank L, druggist.
Bryngelson Andrew, saloon.
Casad C D & Co (Charles D Casad), found- ers and machinists.
Clement Albert, propr Quinnesec Hotel.
Cochran James, hotel.
Crane Patrick, hotel.
Dahlem Frederick, Baker.
Demars. Alexander, shoemaker.
Dineen & Connell (John Dineen, Patrick Connell), soda water mnfrs.
Felch Wm W, hotel.
Gates Charles H, livery and saloon.
Gates Win O, blacksmith.
Greece Cornelius, confectioner.
Hammond Al, lawyer.
Hoska A F & Co (Albert F Hoska, John W Miner), harnessmakers.
Kwasigroch Albert, shoemaker.
Lumberman's Mining Co, George E Stock- bridge mngr.
McDonald John, grocer.
McDonald Robert E, Wagon Ma- ker.
McKenna Patrick, saloon.
McKenna Thomas, saloon.
Mclaughlin Hugh, notary and insurance. McNamara Timothy, hotel.
McPherson John, furniture.
Marchand Benjamin, saloon.
Menominee Mining Co, iron mines and general store.
Menominee Range (Weekly), W J Peuberthy Propr.
Molloy James H, express aud railroad agt. Newberry B F & Co (Benjamin F New- berry. Henry D Fisk), meat market. North J S, physician.
Penberthy Win J, Propr Meuomince ยท Range.
Quinnesec Hotel, A Clement propr.
Riley Thomas, saloon.
St Mary Celina, milliner.
schalter & Co (Joseph Schaller. Henry Friedrich), Druggists.
Smith & Longhrey (JJames D Smith, Charles Loughrey), general store.
Steller Charles E jr, jeweler.
Telin & Co (John Telin, Nels J Nordin), merchant tailors.
Watson Bros (James and Win), hardware. Wood Albert J, Jeweler.
Wright Bros (Jason K and Anson F), gen. eral store.
RABBIT RIVER. Allegan county. (Sce Hamilton.)
RAISIN CENTER.
A station on the L. S. & M. S. Rv. Jackson Br., at the crossing of the Detroit. Butler & St. Louis R. R., now in course of construction. It is in Raisin township. Lenawee county, 4} miles-east of Adrian. and 39 southeast of Jackson. A rich. well-tilled farming country makes this the shipping point for its surplus produce, em- bracing live stock, cheese, grain, fruit, etc. Population, 80. It has a saw-mill, cider. jelly and sorghum manufactory and cheese factory. Mail, daily. Stephen Gallaway, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anthony Daniel, farmer.
Baker Elder Jacob (Friend).
Baker Rufus, sec Raisin Union Cheese Mnfg Co.
Comfort Woohion, Flour Mill, 5 miles u.
Gallaway Stephen, Farmer.
Morley John, farmer.
Webb Shepherd, farmer.
Wilson E G, live stock.
Winship G C & Co, Lumber and Cider Mufrs.
Wooster Welby, farmer and stock dealer.
RAISINVILLE.
A hamlet containing about 100 people. is located on the river Raisin, in Raisin- ville township, Monroe county, 11 miles northwest of Monroe court house. It is a station on the L. S. & M. S. Rv. Fayette Div., 40 miles southwest of Detroit and 23 east of Adrian. Lumber and flour are manufactured, and with charcoal and grain are the chief shipments. Express. United States. Mail, daily. D. G. Wilson, post. master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bemis & Nogar, lumber mnfrs.
Fulton Robert, Hour mill.
Wilson D G. General Store, Exp and Railroad AAgt.
RANDALL.
Containing a population of 40, and oth- erwise known as Porter's station, is in Rieldand township, Saginaw county, en. the Sag. Val. & St. L. R. R. atemossing of Swan creek, 17 miles west of Saginaw and 115 from Detroit. The Heirest link is at Saginaw. Its exports are slaves and black
ENGLISH SUITINGS,
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ash hoops. Mail, daily. F. Roberts, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Clune John, farmer.
Roberts F, General Store and Hotel Propr.
Rose MI C, blacksmith.
RANN'S MILL.
A postoffice in Perry township, Shia- wassee county, 18 miles southeast of Cor- unna, the county seat. Perry, on the C. & G. T. Ry, 34 miles northwest, is its rail- road point. Mail. semi-weekly. It has no business importance.
RANSOM.
A village of some 250 inhabitants, in the township of Ransom, southern part of Hillsdale county, 15 miles southeast of Ilillsdale court house. It is on the tri- weekly mail stage route from the latter place to Pioncer, Ohio. Osseo, 8 miles north, on the L. S. & M. S. Ry, is its ship- ping point. The place has organizations of Adventists, Congregationalists, United Brethren and Methodists, and a district school. Bank, Hillsdale First National. John N. Squier, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bates Wilford, Physician.
Cornell James, grocer. Donley Wm, blacksmith.
Eiar John, wagonmaker.
Bile Wni Z Jr, Hotel Propr. Humiston P W, grocer.
Kimball RE F, Furniture.
Parmelee A & E, Saw-Mill. Perkins Mrs C, milliner.
Powers P, blacksmith. Ritter Millard, livery. Russell Newton, shoemaker. Schmerhorn C D, general store. Squire John N, General Store. Stickler O E, hotel propr. Thompson Lewis, hardware. Wilbur A G, carpenter.
RATTLE RUN.
Is located upon the creek from which it derives its name, in the township and county of St. Clair, 31 miles south of Smith's creek station, on the G. T. Rv. with which it has a weekly mail connec tion, and via which it is 51 miles above Detroit. Distance to Port Huron, the county seat, 12 miles. Settled in 1840. Population, 100. It has a Methodist so-
ciety. a flouring mill and a public school. Shipments, chiefly wheat. Bank at St. Clair. Albert Wiley, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Eckart Richard, mechanic.
Fifler Frederick, shoemaker.
Grainard J, blacksmith.
Hall George, speculator.
Jackson Alexander, musician.
Kruger George & Son, Flour Mill.
McCormick Charles, teacher.
Phenix M, general store.
Valleau David, teacher.
Wiley Albert, General Store.
RATVILLE.
Shiawassee county. (See Hazelton. )
RAVENNA.
Is situated on Crockery creek, in the township of Ravenna, Muskegon county, 18 miles a little south of east from Muske- gon, 173 from Detroit, and 10) north of Coopersville. its railroad point, on the D .. G. H. & M. Ry. A flouring mill is oper- ated by power derived from the creek, and a saw, shingle and planing mill by steam. Lumber, shingles and farm produce are shipped. Churches, Free Methodist and Methodist Episcopal. Nearest bank at Muskegon. Mail by stage daily from Coopersville ; fare to same, 75 cents. Henry Hull, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ackerman Sanford J. justice of peace.
Albert, 5 L & Co, General Store.
Burton John S, tanner.
Carroll Wm R, Cabinet Maker.
Carson W R, carpenter.
Clark J C, hotel propr.
Conklin O F & W P & Co, general store.
Fitchett Stephen F, blacksmith.
Furster Orange, blacksmith .
Henderson Jobn, blacksmith
Herman Joseph, harnessmaker.
Hull Henry, Druggist and Physician.
Lathrop Rev ( Free Methodist).
Morey Solomon, constable.
Plumhoff Frederick. carpenter. Reed Charles P. Flour Mill.
Scott HI E. hardware and tin.
Shire Rev (Methodist Episcopal).
Sipes John, meat market.
Smith T D insurance agt and notary.
Stafford ! E. Druggist.
Tibbets Jones F, lumber, planing and shingle mill.
Walker Hampton L, shoemaker.
Youngs Emanuel, boots and shoes.
VINEGAR AND PICKLES,
J. J. WILSON would call attention to his choice ARROW BRAND Pickles. Send for Pric List. 21 N. Clinton St., CHICAGO, IIL
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RAWSONVILLE.
Originally settled in 1824. is a hamlet of 150 population, on the Huron river, at the dividing line between Van Buren township. Wayne county, and Ypsilanti township, Washtenaw county. It is 30 miles south- west of Detroit and 13 southeast of Ann Arbor. Ypsilanti, 5 miles northwest, with which it is connected by daily mail stage, is its railroad and banking point. Church, Methodist Episcopal. Shipments, flour, lumber, woolen cloths, yarn, cheese and grain. Fare by stage to Ypsilanti, 20 cents. E. Barlow, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ayres Byron, grocer and wagonmaker. Barlow C .S, General Store and Justice. Buck Zina, blacksmith and farm impts. Cheever Dennis, General Store.
Cook C & Co (Clinton Cook, G P Woodruff ), Flour Mill.
Fell & Walker (Wm Fell, J R Walker), woolen and saw-mill.
Quick O M, hotel propr and blacksmith.
Raw sonville Cheese and Butter Associa-
tion (Peter Dickerson, Charles Camp- bel 1).
Rohn Charles, Wagon Maker.
Warner Alfred, stone mason.
Ze bell John. building mover and constable.
RAY CENTER.
A place of nearly 100 inhabitants, in Ray township, Macomb county, 12 miles due north of Mount Clemens and 32 above Detroit. New Haven, on the G. T. Ry, 5 miles east, is its railroad point. The north branch of Clinton river furnishes power for a flour and saw-mill. Shipments, grain and general produce. Church, Congrega- tion al. Bank at Romeo. Mail, weekly. Osca r Chamberlin, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Cad e R, lumberman.
Ch amberlin Owear, General Store.
Fre eman H, lumber mnfr.
Gar vin G. constable.
Gil lam Rev John (Methodist) and physician. Ha mblin George, miller.
Ha selton D, cooper. Mi ller D, carpenter.
Mi ller Frederick W, saw and flour mill.
M organ T, general store.
Park Nathan, sewing machines.
Parmelee E, farm impts.
R elick H, harness and shoemaker.
Robinson J T, justice of peace.
Selleck John N, Hotel Propr.
Shofer E B, live stock. Warner R, justice of peace.
RAYNOLDS.
Generally called Reynolds station, is in Raynolds township, Montcalm county. on the G. R. & I. R. R., 1 mile above How- ard City, its postoffice.
READING.
A prosperous village of 900 inhabitants, on the Ft. W. & J. R. R., in the township of Reading., Hillsdale county, 10 miles southwest of Hillsdale, the county seat. Reading was settled in 1840, and incorpo- rated as a village in 1872. Its site is claimed to be one of the highest tracts of land to be found in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Streams have their source in the township, which diverge to the east and west, and finally empty their waters into lakes Eric and Michigan. The town, which is assessed at a valuation of $400,- 000, has a school debt of $2,000. which is payable in February, 1882. It is well sup- ported by a thrifty agricultural region of country, and is one of the most prominet: shipping points on this line of road in the State. The churches are Baptist, Free Will Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian, and the place has a graded school, flourish- ing lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows. and a number of manufacturing enter- prises. A buffalo robe tannery here will turn out 10,000 robes in 1881. Express. American. Telegraph, Western Union. Stage to Camden. 6 miles south, daily . Heury F. Doty, postmaster.
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